Birley Hay Farm, Geer Lane, Birley Hay, Ridgeway, Sheffield, S12 3YF

construction of subterranean garage accessed through existing outbuilding with subterranean link to Birley Hay Farmhouse and restoration of adjoining retaining wall

Authority: North East Derbyshire District Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Ashworth S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and relevant development plan policies
The effect of the proposal on the special interest and significance of the listed buildings
Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the Moss Valley Conservation Area
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the landscape

What decided it

The subterranean nature of the garage extension meant it would not be visually apparent above ground and would not cause substantial harm to Green Belt openness, while the careful design and conditions would preserve the significance of the listed buildings and conservation area.

Framework references: 154

Plan policies cited: Policy SS10, Policy SDC6, Policy SDC5, Policy SDC3

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